John Perry
Ceist:197 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on a meeting relating to correspondence (details supplied). [18143/02]
Adjournment Debate. - Third Level Fees.
Breeda Moynihan-Cronin
Ceist:214 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his policy with regard to the re-introduction of third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18186/02]
Denis Naughten
Ceist:222 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to reintroduce third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18195/02]
Brian O'Shea
Ceist:235 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to the concern of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford regarding the possible re-introduction of third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18372/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 197, 214, 222 and 235.
I am at present conducting a review of student support provisions aimed at ensuring that the benefits of the substantial investment being made are maximised in the context of the Government's objectives for achieving greater access to third level education among lower socio-economic groups. The free fees initiative will be considered in the context of that review. No decision on the future of that initiative has been made at this point.